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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Salmon Cakes

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I had about a 1/2 pound of salmon left after my holiday cooking spree. It wasn't enough to make any of the dishes we usually enjoy, but I was determined to use it up and I wanted to find a recipe that turned a very small quantity of salmon into something unusual and delicious. I did some searching and finally settled on a recipe for the most pedestrian use of salmon, the ubiquitous salmon cake. While I had to sacrifice the unusual portion of my quest, I ended up with something really delicious. As it turned out, these cakes aren't anything like the dreadful canned creations remembered from so long ago. So, I'm going to ask you to put the can opener away, replace it with a chef's knife and prepare your taste buds for a real, if simple, treat. The recipe I found was developed by Ina Garten and it is chock full of ingredients that pack these cakes with flavor. I basically followed the recipe as it was written. The few changes I made were the result of necessity rather than intent. While I used some already poached salmon and did away with the yellow pepper called for in the recipe, I still ended up with delicious cakes. I heartily recommend this recipe to you. It is an easy, if time consuming, way to turn a small quantity of fish into something really memorable. Avoid the temptation to add more bread crumbs than the recipe calls for. If the mixture seems too soft to form, stick it in the freezer until it holds its shape and when you cook the the cakes make sure the bottom has crusted before you flip them over.These demand to be served warm. They are so flavorful you won't need a sauce to accompany them. I served ours with roasted potatoes and the first sweet corn of the year. It was a really nice meal. Here's the recipe I used for the salmon cakes.

WOW these little salmon cakes are loaded with flavors. They look delicious. Because I enjoy fish cakes a lot (alway made with the real stuff, never the caned one), I will give this recipe a try next week. Thanks a lot and have a good day Mary!

Mary, these look great. I love salmon cakes and I agree that it's a wonderful way to make another entire meal out of a little leftover fish. I like that you included other salmon cake recipes from the web...I recently made them, so here's another one...Here

We love salmon and salmon cakes. Nothing like the fresh salmon if you can, the only time we use canned is to use up our hurricane supply box after heurricane season. Ina makes some tasty crab cakes too! Old Bay is so good to have on hand, love it! thanks for that recipe too!

I am right there with you, Mary. I made my first cake with real Salmon leftovers a couple weeks ago because I only had enough for a salmon burger, and believe it or not, my kitties will not touch people food.I will never use canned again. Mine were plain but these sound really tasty and not dry at all.

I love this recipe, Mary! I have never made cakes with with canned salmon because I didn't think I would like it, but these sound delish! My kids will eat these too, which is a huge plus. We always have leftover salmon (which I don't like as much on the second day.) Gonna make this!

that looks really nice. My boys love salmon and this is another way I can spruce it up for them. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my little blog and leaving your kind comments :) have a great week ahead!

Jackie, I found the recipe in two spots. It was on the food newtwork and Ina's own site. I don't know if it appeared in any of her books. I'm assuming not because neither spot credits a book. It probably was developed for her TV show. Hope this helps. Blessings...Mary

Hi Mary,Last night I had a dinner party and served salmon. There were two extra steaks, so I immediately thought to try your recipe for salmon cakes. They were really fabulous. None of us had ever tried salmon cakes before, although crab cakes are one of my favorite things. I may do a post about them with a link to your blog...or a post with crab cakes and I would still link to your blog for inspiring me. Thanks for an outstanding recipe! Have a blessed week. xo

Made them again, as requested by The Mister for Valentine's Day. Had other couples over and one called this morning to say they were the best he's ever had! Thanks again for one of my family's favorite new recipes. The only thing I did differently was dip the patties in panko bread crumbs before I fried them.

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